Are you looking for new career where you get to make a difference in people’s lives everyday? Then you are in the right spot. The Arc of Greater Boone County is looking to fill the positions that are listed below. Please make sure to check out the benefits that are offered for full-time staff and the requirements of the positions.
Full-time employment with The Arc of Greater Boone County includes the following BENEFITS:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered the first of the month following 60 days
- Health insurance premium covered at 100% for employee if they participate in Wellness Program
- Dental and vision insurance premium covered 60% for employee
- The Arc covers 50% of health, dental, and vision premiums for spouse and/or dependents
- $25,000 life insurance policy given to all full-time staff
- Health Savings Account offered
- The Arc matches contributions up to $500 for employees that have been employed less than 2 years
- The Arc matches contributions up to $1000 for employees that have been employed more than 2 years
- Retirement Account offered with up to a 3% match.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time earned after 90 days
All employees must meet the following requirements. If there are further requirements for a certain position it will be listed in that description.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Have reliable transportation and valid car insurance
- Able to pass a background check
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
Job Developer
The Job Developer is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. The starting hourly wage for the Job Developer is between $19-$20, depending on experience. There is an additional education requirement for the Job Developer position of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Rehabilitation, Education or related field or High School Diploma with 4 years experience in the disability service field. The Job Developer will be working as part of our Work Services Program and will complete the following tasks.
- Meet weekly prospecting and placement targets established by management team using tracking tools provided.
- Document employer/volunteer site visits and contacts.
- Work with potential employers to identify needs which can be filled by people we serve.
- Plan and organize job fairs, information sessions, and employer presentations, leveraging community resources and initiatives in these efforts.
- Work closely with community resources that support workforce initiatives.
- Work with employers to secure job matches, internships and volunteer positions.
- Network with community partners and contacts, maintaining a high level of knowledge related to current employment trends and opportunities.
- Maintain knowledge of skills and abilities sought by employers for the development of training curriculum for prospective employees.
- Meet with employers to discuss and explore potential employment and volunteer opportunities.
- Document and map local employment opportunities.
- Meet regularly with staff in Employment and Community Programming to discuss community needs and brainstorm potential employment and volunteer matches.
- Maintain database documenting employer assessments of job needs.
- Be aware of funder programs available.
- Provide workforce readiness training as needed.
- Assist in the development of Positive Personal Profiles
- Maintain knowledge of potential workers to support job matching activities.
- Maintain a schedule of contacts with current and potential employers to continually evaluate needs, changes in job roles, and any other supports they may need in supporting workers with disabilities.
- Provide training to employers on employment or person with disabilities and reasonable accommodations as required.
- Collaborate with Project Manager and other staff to coordinate outreach and marketing activities, including website and social media communications.
Community Navigator
The Arc is hiring 2 Community Navigators. The Community Navigator is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. The Community Navigator hourly wage is $18.00 per hour. The Community Navigator will complete the following tasks.
- Identify community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and skill level of each person supported.
- Maintain relationships with a variety of community resources to support the creation of opportunities for persons served.
- Facilitate the participation in integrated community activities (those used by the general public), events, and organizations in locations of the person’s choice in ways similar to other persons of the same age and interest.
- Foster connections between persons supported and persons without disabilities to increase relationships and social capital.
- Maintain electronic records including progress of goals identified on each person’s person-centered plan, incidents, challenges, etc.
- Accompany persons to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement.
- Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians, care providers, and other team members as needed.
- Ensure safety of persons on caseload.
- Provide support to maintain or enhance personal independence and perceived competency.
- Provide supports as needed including personal care, medication assistance, meal supervision, etc.
- Support The Arc GBC’s Mission, Vision and Core Values while empowering each person to direct her or her own life choices.
- Develop schedules, lessons and activities for persons supported.
- Provide needed information for personal profiles that support career and life planning, ISP’s, and Team Meetings.
- Work with team to develop appropriate programming.
- Plan daily schedules with input from persons served.
- Assess community skills of each person and help them in building skills.
Work Services Job Coach
The Work Services Job Coach is a full-time position working within the Work Services facility Program. The hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. The Work Services Job Coach’s starting hourly wage is between $16.50-$18.00, depending on experience. The Work Services Job Coach will complete the following tasks.
- Conduct work assessments of persons working in MainStreet Marketing Enterprises to determine strengths and needs.
- Provide training on safe use of automated equipment for production.
- Provide training on production tasks, with focus on making sure that individuals sustain skills in completing tasks as trained.
- Observe persons served at work to ensure that most effective and efficient production practices are maintained and address needs when identified.
- Identify needs for accommodations which may include process adaptations, equipment or use of technology supports.
- Work closely with production team on production expectations and support persons who have needs for improvement.
- Cross train workers on multiple functions.
- Support training for community integrated employment.
- Provide detailed reports of progress for team meetings and career profiles.
Pre-ETS Coordinator – Hamilton County
The Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) Coordinator will be responsible for services at Sheridan and Hamilton Heights school systems with students who have IEPs to provide coordination and services for Transition Teams. The Pre-ETS Coordinator is there to ensure student outcomes including employment, life skills and post-secondary education as determined by the individual student’s interests, talents and skills. The Pre-ETS Coordinator will assist the Transition teams to work with the individual, their family and any additional support team members.
- Full-time, 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday
- Starting pay at $18 per hour
Life Skills Direct Support Professional
The Life Skills DSP position is a full-time position working in The Arc’s Day Services Program Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. The DSP will assist the people we serve with activities, crafts, and curriculum based work both in the facility and in the community. The DSP will assist with daily living skills including eating, toileting, and transfers. The DSP in the Life Skills room has to be able to lift at least 50 pounds to assist with lifts and transfers.
Temporary Production Worker
The Arc’s Work Services Program is looking for Production Workers to help with the busy season. The Production Worker position is temporary and will have flexible hours during the week between the hours of 8am-4pm. The Production Worker will assist with the filling, labeling, perching, boxing, and shipping of our Mr. Canary bird feeders.
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